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Saumur (French: ⓘ) is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon , Bourgueil , Coteaux du Layon , etc..
Saumur is an important town on the Loire river towards the south-east of the historical Anjou region, between Angers and Tours and in the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park.
Jan 26, 2020 · If you’re a horse enthusiast in need of holiday ideas the town of Saumur in the Loire Valley would be a great shout. France’s cavalry has been based in Saumur since the 1700s, and you can come to see how things are done at the eminent riding school, the Cadre Noir.
Saumur is a very attractive town with its white stone buildings, grey slate rooves and riverside setting, all topped of course by its grand chateau set on a hill above the town. It is a lively shopping town and has lots of attractive streets to explore and several nice squares with cafes and restaurants that are charming places to stop for a ...
Saumur. At 50 km from Angers and 70 kilometers from Tours, the city of Saumur is located at the confluence of the Loire and Thouet. This medium-sized town has a rich historical past and is labeled "city of art and history". The shops are numerous, the city is alive throughout the year, including late.
Saumur, town, Maine-et-Loire département, Pays de la Loire région, western France, on the Loire River. It is known for its cavalry school and for its wines. The town, dominated by the château of the dukes of Anjou, is located on rising ground between the Loire River and its tributary the Thouet, 2 miles (3 km) above their confluence.
Famous for the prestige of its equestrian galas and the lightness of its fine bubbles, Destination Saumur Val de Loire fascinates as much as it fascinates. It is to the rhythm of the Loire that it reveals its innumerable treasures.
